Salaam Johan & IslamiChina team,
I just came back from the tour a few days ago and firstly I just want to say Thank you personally to Johan for making all the necessary arrangement for my recent ICT012 tour to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. I really enjoyed the tour very much. Here are my feedback on the tour packages:
1) Beijing
a. Tourguide – Vicky.
Vicky is very friendly & helpful. She is knowledgeable not only on the tour places but also on Islamic sensitivities. She even suggested me some additional things to do on my free time outside the itinerary (at my own expenses of course) such as the acrobatic performance. She gave me options on the Great Wall locations and let me decide the gate for us to climb. She had all the entrance ticket ready so we didn’t waste any time. This is very good service that she is providing. I am happy with Vicky.
b. Hotel accommodation – Taishun Hotel
The hotel is pretty far from nearest Metro subway station and any other attractions or shopping malls. The only positive point on the hotel is that it offers Halal Food. There is no safety box nor fridge.
c. Tour places.
Vicky relooked at my itinerary and suggested some changes to better manage the time. This is very good indeed because she is in a better place to know where everything is nearby located to be grouped into one day. She selected good & delicious halal restaurants.
2) Xian
a. Tourguide – Sally.
Sally is a nice lady and knowledgeable about the history of Xian as well as China as a whole. Even though she has never handled a muslim tour before, she asked for my advise on food and prayer times. She even introduced me to local Xian delicacies like the sticky rice stick, pomegranate cake, rose steamed rice and the biang biang noodle at her own expenses. She is very flexible in having additional itinerary such as climbing the City Wall (additional charge on my own) to make sure my trip is complete. The only thing is that she needs to pre-determine the eating Halal places so that we don’t have to choose last minute Halal places.
b. Hotel accommodation – Xian City Hotel
The hotel is in town and near to Metro subway station. Very good amenities & location. Recommended.
c. Tour places.
Sally followed my itinerary and flexible to accommodate any additional as long as time permits.
3) Shanghai
a. Tourguide – Cici.
Cici has a bubbly personality and knowledgeable about the places in Shanghai. She accompanied me up to the entrance of the river cruise to make sure I am OK (because a lot of local Chinese tourists). My suggestion for Cici is to purchase the ticket in advance instead of buying them when we are there at the place. (because she knows my itinerary).
b. Hotel accommodation – Holiday Inn Express Hotel
The hotel is new and very strategic locations to both Metro subway station and shopping malls. Recommended.
c. Tour places.
Cici brought me to all the places as planned and advise me on the timing. She even helped me to bargain on some of the souvenirs that I bought.
Overall, I am happy with the service that had been provided to me. Here I attached some photos of the tour.
Thank you Johan and thank you IslamiChina.
Regards,
Iskandar
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